A statement on the band’s website reads: “We regret to advise that Arctic Monkeys must cancel their show at the Stadthalle Offenbach, Germany on Monday 4th November 2013. Alex Turner is recovering from laryngitis and is not well enough to perform.”

It continues: “For ticket refund information please contact customer services at your point of purchase. We wish to sincerely apologise to all ticket holders for the inconvenience and disappointment this has caused.”

No rescheduled date has been announced.

Arctic Monkeys’ show on Saturday (November 2) in Sheffield has now been moved to November 18. Their postponed their Glasgow Hydro show, which was originally set for Friday November 1 will now take place on November 21. Their Birmingham LG Arena show, originally planned for October 31, will now take place on November 20.

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